Drought Conditions-Stage 2
The Catawba-Wateree Water Management Group, of which the Town of Valdese is a member, declared Low Inflow Protocol (LIP) Stage 2 conditions earlier today. (May 1, 2026)
In Stage 2, Mandatory Reductions I, all customers are expected to reduce their water use by 10% in comparison to their previous month’s water bill. In addition to continuing to encourage all voluntary reduction actions, the following restrictions apply: irrigation is limited to a half inch per week between 8PM and 8AM two day a week; filling temporary and permanent swimming pools is prohibited; outdoor use of water for washing impervious surfaces is prohibited; residential vehicle washing is prohibited; all testing and training purposes requiring drinking water (e.g. fire protection) is limited.
Career Opportunities
The Town of Valdese is an excellent place to work. With friendly co-workers, challenging duties, and an opportunity to interact with the citizens of the best town in America, seeking employment with the Town is a wonderful career decision.
Town Council Meeting
Next Regular Town Council Meeting: September 14 at 6pm
Valdese Town Hall Council Chambers
The meeting will be live-streamed at Youtube.com/@townofvaldese
For information on other meetings please go to the Meetings & Agendas Page.
The Town of Valdese welcomes growth and diversity to enhance, while preserving, our existing neighborhoods, natural amenities and rich history for current residents and future generations.
-Town of Valdese Mission Statement adopted April 2, 2018
Valdese, in the heart of Burke County is located in the foothills of Western North Carolina "where the Piedmont meets the Mountains." The Catawba River traverses Burke County west to east creating a wide valley and Lake Rhodhiss. The valley is intersected by I-40, US Highways 64 and 70, and NC Highways 18 and 181. Interstates 26, 77, and 85 are within a 50-mile radius. Founded on the rich traditions of 19th century Waldensian settlers, the Town of Valdese honors the heritage and determination of the Waldenses with its historic attractions, parks and annual events. Bordered by Mineral Springs Mountain to the south and the beautiful waters of Lake Rhodhiss to the north, Valdese is the perfect destination for a small-town experience surrounded by nature. The Town of Valdese website has been created to assist citizens, businesses and visitors with up-to-date information about the services the Town of Valdese provides. Browse our website to see what Valdese has to offer.
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Valdese Mailing Address: PO Box 339, Valdese, NC 28690
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The Burke County - NC Tax Office makes every effort to produce and publish the most accurate information possible; however, this material may be slightly dated which would have an impact on its accuracy. Any errors or omissions should be reported for investigation. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the data herein, its use, or its interpretation. The assessed values are subject to change before being finalized for ad valorem tax purposes. The information should be used for informational use only and does not constitute a legal document for the description of these properties. The Burke County - NC Tax Office disclaims any responsibility or liability for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of this data.
Property Tax Assistance Programs:
Information below from the Burke County website - https://www.burkenctax.com/#/Property/
Exemptions & Exclusions
There is one combined APPLICATION for the three tax relief programs listed below.
When applying for any of the following exemptions or exclusions, please send the application to us by US Mail or drop it off in our Personal Property Listings Department in person. To safeguard your personal information, we ARE NOT able to accept these applications over the internet or by email. Please, explore below for complete descriptions of the programs and their eligibility information.
- Elderly or Disabled Homestead Exclusion
This exclusion is for homeowners at least aged 65 or those that are totally and permanently disabled. To qualify, the income of the homeowner and spouse must not exceed $38,800 for 2025.
Required for the disabled homestead exclusion is the, Physician Certificate of Disability Form.
(This form is NOT to be used for the Disabled Veterans Homestead Exclusion. See below for more information.) - Disabled Veterans Homestead Exclusion
This exclusion is for Honorably Discharged Disabled Veterans that are 100% totally disabled from a service-connected disability or that received benefits for specially adapted housing under 38 U.S.C. Sec. 2101. There is no income test for this exclusion.
Required for this exclusion is the Certification of Disabled Veteran's Form. - Circuit Breaker Homestead Tax Deferment Program
This program limits the amount of taxes one must pay annually on their permanent residence to a fixed percentage of their income. The amount of taxes above that percentage is deferred and does not have to be repaid until such time a disqualifying event occurs. Examples of a disqualifying event would be death, transfer of the property, or the property is no longer the taxpayer’s permanent residence. Deferred taxes that become due must be repaid including interest from the date the taxes would have originally become due. To qualify, the income of the homeowner and spouse must not exceed $58,200 annually.
Follow this link for Property Revaluation Information | Appraisal Information | How to appeal Property Value
Ways to pay? Burke County Tax Office offers mail in payments, online payments, dropbox payments and in person payments at the Burke County Tax Office. Click on "Ways to Pay" for direct links to the Burke County website.
